Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 847 (Transfer)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Precautions
- Preparation
- Noise, Vibration, And Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
- Transfer Fluid
- Side Oil Seal
- Air Breather Hose
- Transfer Assembly
- AWD System
- Trouble Diagnosis
- Fail-Safe Function
- How To Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis
- Trouble Diagnosis Chart For Symptoms
- AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard
- Consult-II Functions
- Component Inspection
- System Inspection
- Trouble Diagnosis For Symptoms
- AWD Lock Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On For Approximately 1 Second When The Ignition Switch Is Turned To On.
- AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate With Ignition On
- AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Go Out Several Seconds After Engine Started (AWD Lock Indicator Lamp Goes Out.)
- Heavy Tight-Corner Braking Symptom Occurs When The Vehicle Is Driven In Auto Mode And The Steering Wheel Is Turned Fully To Either Side After The Engine Is Started.
- AWD Mode Cannot Be Switched After Engine Is Started.
- While Driving, AWD Warning Lamp Flashes Rapidly. (When It Flashes For Approx. One Minute, Then Does Not Illuminate.)
- While Driving, Awd Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly. (When It Continues To Illuminate Until Engine Turns Off.)
- Vehicle Does Not Enter Awd Mode Even Though Awd Warning Lamp Is Off.
- Service Data And Specifications (SDS)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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